Carab lo'aad caws looma tilmaamo
CEnglish Translation
You don't show a cow its grass
Context & Meaning
The experienced don't need instruction — they know their way
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "C"
Col iyo abaar, cagahaagaa lagaga baxaa
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
War and drought are escaped with your own feet
Calool rag waa webi xagaa
A man's heart is a flowing river
A man's heart is a flowing river
Carruurey, cayntaa baday
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
Oh children, your playfulness has ruined you
Cadku ceeji, xil iyo geeriba kuu dil
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Flesh may choke you, duty and death may destroy yo...
Caana daatay, dabadood la qabtaa
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
Once milk is spilled, you can't catch it
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.